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Robyn - posted on 02/17/2012

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I did have a doula after all of three of my children were born. If you can afford to do it, you should. I would do it again and highly recommend it.

I struggled with postpartum depression, but didn't even seek help until after my third child. Big mistake!! But anyway, the most difficult part of the day for me was the evenings, so the duola would come at 10pm and stay till 7am. Therefore, I could sleep through the night. Since I was breastfeeding, I would pump so she could feed the baby during the night. She also helped with any issues we were having with feeding, sleeping, etc.

i personally would consider it a luxury. but, if you have ppd and can afford to hire help, do it! i had no help with my kids after my daughter was born and i have ppd and ppa, if i could have hired someone to help i definately would have. is this your first child?